McDonald’s temporarily closes Russia restaurants amid Ukraine war
Pedestrians sit at outdoor tables beneath McDonald’s branded parasols at a closed McDonald’s Corp. restaurant, the first to open in the Soviet Union, on Pushkin Square in Moscow, Russia.
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McDonald’s announced Tuesday it will temporarily close 850 locations in Russia, nearly two weeks after Russian forces invaded Ukraine.
CEO Chris Kempczinski wrote in a letter to franchisees and employees that the chain will pause all operations in Russia. However, it will continue to pay its Russian employees, and its Ronald McDonald House Charities will continue to operate.
In recent days, the fast-food giant has drawn criticism for staying silent on the war, given its relatively large Russian footprint.
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